by joelcomiskey | Sep 11, 2012 | Uncategorized
by Ralph Neighbour In the oikos family, there are two important ministries that take place. Today we will examine oikonomos. This term appears several times, including Matthew 24:25: “Who then is the faithful and wise servant (oikonomos) whom the master has put...
by jefftunnell | Sep 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
by Jeff Tunnell Slow down: As you read these simple words today, take a moment to draw in a long breath, slow your hurried pace (the one that’s telling you to read quickly and dutifully complete this blog because there is more to do), and give yourself the gift...
by joelcomiskey | Sep 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
by Joel Comiskey The oikos teaching of Scripture helps the church understand that people are already grouped in natural relationships. God uses those natural links to spread his gospel message. Rather than relying on advertising or more parking lot space, the church...
by Mario Vega | Sep 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
by Mario Vega The “house” (oikos) in the first century was a different reality from our own now. It was not just a place where a nuclear family lived, but it was also the place where the helpers or slaves lived, and where knowledge was transferred from...
by Steve Cordle | Sep 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
by Steve Cordle It is common knowledge that cell-based discipleship is highly relational. As people do life together in the context of a group, they influence each other spiritually in both intentional and unintentional ways. We become more like Jesus as we spend time...
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